Mobility specification

Country:Spain

Institution:University of Granada

City:Granada

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2023/2024

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Medicine / General Medicine

Study level abroad:Master

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Are your credits converted?yes

Can you give an example?The credit system is different in Spain, usually the credits per signature are more than double compared to our university, but there are less courses. Indeed, a maximum of five courses per semester can be held

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?The empathetical approach that the doctors tried to teach us, fundamental in the patient-doctor relationship. Also, the openness and availability of the doctors. In addition to this, an interesting part was that lecture and practice were divided during the week.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, all the before mentioned plus all the ENS events organized by the students

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Crisis intervention
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:17000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?Facebook groups, idealista.es website

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Not really

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Using students discounts, cheap stores, second hand shops…

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?neutral

How does public transport work in the city?runs like clockwork

And what about transport outside the city?terrible

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?On the transport system websites. Tickets can be purchased on the bus, for example.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?yes

How do you rate the availability of healthcare?I've seen better

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Alhambra, Albaycin are a must, but the city is full of hidden treasures. The city center itself, of plaza de toros for example

What are the must-visit trip destinations?All the close cities in Andalucia, like Malaga, Sevilla, Cadiz…

Share your best experience:Visiting the Alhambra was for sure top 3

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Plane

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Granada airport is pretty small so usually there aren’t direct flight. The most comfortable solution is to travel to Malaga and from there take a direct bus to Granada

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?Sun screen protection!
Your camera, hiking shoes, ski equipment if you enjoy mountain sport activities

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?One of the best decisions I could make. After this experience I am definitely a different person